Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...
Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...
Fema / RBI : RBI’s 2026 amendments impose a mandatory three-year cooling-off period after directors complete ten years on co-operative bank b...
Fema / RBI : The requirement applies if foreign assets or liabilities exist as of 31 March, even without fresh transactions. The rule ensures d...
Fema / RBI : RBI has standardized the 90-day NPA classification rule across all NBFC categories, including NBFC-BL entities, effective 31 March...
Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...
Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...
Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...
Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...
Fema / RBI : Reimbursement of interim payments from insured banks in priority to other liabilities was a valid exercise of legislative competen...
Fema / RBI : The Court held that rejection of NBFC registration surrender solely due to meeting PBC was unsustainable without giving an opportu...
Fema / RBI : The court held that failure to apply Clause 3(d) of the RBI Master Circular invalidated the wilful defaulter declaration. Non-Exec...
Corporate Law : The court held that Ombudsman’s finding of customer negligence was unsustainable and directed bank to refund disputed amount. Th...
Corporate Law : Court ruled that protections under the RBI Circular apply only to third-party breaches and cannot be invoked to recast personal tr...
Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that old series banknotes issued before 2005 remain legal tender but should not be re-issued by banks. The circ...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has consolidated all directions relating to the withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes from circulation. The circular reiterates ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements until September 30, 2026. The measure is aimed at attract...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted fresh FCNR(B) deposits mobilized between June 8 and September 30, 2026 from CRR and SLR requirements. The move ai...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements for urban co-operative banks. The move aims to attract fo...
New directions mandate strict identification and reporting of wilful defaulters by asset reconstruction entities. The key takeaway is that borrowers labelled as wilful defaulters face continued credit restrictions until full resolution.
RBI has notified revised capital adequacy norms for RRBs, mandating a 9% CRAR with detailed rules on Tier 1, Tier 2 capital, and risk weights. The key takeaway is tighter prudential discipline and stronger capital buffers for RRBs.
The RBI issued a fresh set of Directions outlining a regulatory framework for upcoming instructions applicable to commercial banks. The implementation date will be announced separately.
The regulator has overhauled asset-liability management norms for rural co-operative banks, setting clear Board responsibilities, ALCO governance, and risk limits. The key takeaway is a unified, risk-focused ALM regime effective immediately.
New directions mandate standard balance sheet formats and comprehensive disclosures for UCBs. The key takeaway is tighter uniformity and transparency aligned with statutory schedules and accounting standards.
The RBI mandates comprehensive risk management and governance for payments banks’ outsourcing of financial and IT services. Banks must ensure board oversight, security, and customer grievance mechanisms.
The regulator has overhauled credit reporting norms for asset reconstruction entities, mandating uniform data formats and frequent updates. The key takeaway is stronger borrower protection through accuracy standards and penalties for delayed corrections.
The RBI has laid down a comprehensive framework requiring uniform, non-negotiable interest rates on deposits of Regional Rural Banks, strengthening transparency and supervisory oversight.
The RBI issued new Directions consolidating customer service and conduct guidelines for commercial banks. The framework aims to strengthen fair treatment and responsible practices across the sector.
The central bank has notified updated KYC Directions to strengthen AML and CFT compliance. The rules apply uniformly to all Urban Co-operative Banks with immediate effect.